Sales Engineers wage levels in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, a Sales Engineers job reaches Level III at $130,832 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 41-9031 · OEWS area 26420 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Sales Engineers (SOC 41-9031), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$83,596$40.19
Level II2$107,224$51.55
Level III3$130,832$62.90
Level IV4$154,461$74.26

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $140,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $154,461 (+$14,461). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.

What this occupation covers

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

H1B Math is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.